Fried rice: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of fried rice (1 cup, 137 g) has 238 kcal. Per 100 g: 174 kcal.
Fried rice is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 4 g protein, 32.8 g carbohydrates (1.1 g fiber) and 3 g fat: about 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What fried rice provides most
- Source of selenium: 8.3 µg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of carbohydrates: 32.8 g per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 387 mg.
Fried rice per serving
The serving is 1 cup, 137 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | 238 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.8 g | 44.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.56 g | 0.77 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 530 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Fried rice, no meat | 137 | 238 |
| Total | 137 | 238 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Measured by USDA at Chinese restaurants. Adding meat or shrimp adds protein.
Fried rice nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 174 kcal | — |
| Protein | 4 g | 8 % |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.54 g | 3 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.65 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6 % |
| Carbohydrates | 32.8 g | 12 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars | 0.56 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 22 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 1 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.64 mg | 4 % |
| B6 | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B9 · Folate | 6 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.66 mg | 4 % |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2 % |
| Phosphorus | 51 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2 % |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 17 % |
| Zinc | 0.72 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 8.3 µg | 15 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.11 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, fried rice ranks 37th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
China; in Peru, arroz chaufa.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a fried rice?
A reference serving (1 cup, 137 g) has 238 kcal: 174 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a fried rice?
In the reference recipe: fried rice, no meat (137 g).
How much protein does fried rice have?
4 g per 100 g; 5.5 g in 1 cup.
How many carbs does fried rice have?
32.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is fiber and 0.56 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does fried rice have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 15 %; carbohydrates, 12 %.
Where does fried rice come from?
China; in Peru, arroz chaufa. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 36602 · Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat · Fried rice without meat, Chinese restaurant
One serving (1 cup) is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers